Lita Fontaine, Winyan: Tour & Workshop (School Program)

60 minute tour & 60 minute workshop

We are excited to present Winyan [wee-yahn], a solo survey exhibition showcasing the powerful work of Dakota/Anishinaabe/Metis artist Lita Fontaine. This collection, featuring both seminal and recent pieces, not only highlights Fontaine’s significant contributions to the art world but also provides an opportunity to explore and understand Indigenous perspectives and histories.

This exhibition is a unique educational experience that offers a deeper connection to Treaty 1 heritage and contemporary Indigenous art. It’s an invaluable chance for students and educators to engage with authentic artistic expressions and learn about the rich cultural narratives of the Dakota, Anishinaabe, and Metis peoples.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable career of Lita Fontaine and to use this exhibition as a springboard for meaningful classroom discussions and learning activities.

Students will create their own mixed media artwork, taking inspiration from the stories and artworks that were shared throughout the tour.

Specific Learning Outcomes in Social Studies:

1-VI-003 Respect the stories, traditions, and celebrations of others.

1-VI-005 Value the stories, languages, traditions, and celebrations of their families and communities.

1-VH-009 Value stories of the past as an important way to learn about the present.

2-VL-007 Appreciate diverse artistic representation of land.

3-KC-006 Explain the importance of fairness and sharing in groups and communities.

3-KI-011 Give examples of cultural expression in communities studied.

3-KH-021 Recognize the continuity of cultures, traditions, and practices over time.

4-KH-033 Relate stories of people and events that shaped Manitoba.

6-VI-007 Value the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Canadian community.

6-VI-007A Value their First Nation, Inuit, or Metis language, heritage, and culture.

6-VI-008 Demonstrate respect for people of all cultures.

6-VI-009 Appreciate the arts as important expression of culture and identity.

General Learning Outcomes in Visual Art:

A-L3 Students develop skills in observation and depiction.

A-U1 Students experience and develop awareness of a variety of art forms, styles, and traditions.

A-U3 Students demonstrate understanding of the roles, purposes, and meaning of the visual arts in the lives of individuals and in communities.

A-V1 Students demonstrate interest, curiosity, and engagement while experiencing art in a variety of contexts.

A-V2 Students analyze their own and others’ artistic compositions.

A-V3 Students construct personal interpretations of their own and others’ artworks.

 

(Product Image: Lita Fontaine. Prairie Skies, from the Sanksannica series, 2024. vellum print. Collection of the artist. Photo: Tom Ivers)

 

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